Lou DiValerio Technician of the Year Award

Award Information

This recognition was renamed in 1995 to honor Louis R. DiValerio, who remarkably impacted the society in his 23 years of membership with his dedication and willingness to serve. He was a member and past chairman of the Connecticut Yankee Section. He was also a Regional Director and was heavily involved in the Section Operations Council.

Purpose

To recognize ASNT members who are deserving technicians, encouraging their continued participation in the Society.

Eligibility

In general, the technician’s duties and responsibilities should be similar to those described by SNT-TC-1A for NDT Level I, II, and III personnel. No single definition of a technician will be adequate in all cases. However, the following general rules apply:

Primary job function is to perform “hands-on” inspection and evaluation of various products through the application of one or more nondestructive testing methods.

Has no supervisory or managerial responsibilities other than “on-the-job” training or “guidance” as described inSNT-TC-1A.

Has no responsibility for technique development (other than “in-practice” improvement, or data collection for engineering personnel).

Has no responsibility for the development of the criteria used for product acceptance.

Normally would not hold an educational degree higher than a two-year (associate’s) engineering diploma.

Nomination

Nominees applying for the Recognition must submit the following:

Completed Nomination Form – The Form must be completed in all areas that pertain to the applying technician. The form must be neat and legible. Nominations made on other formats or which are illegible will be returned.

A letter of nomination from the individual’s supporting local section verifying membership and meeting attendance.

A letter of nomination from the nominee’s employer is required. The letter shall include a detailed description of the nominee’s primary job responsibilities (i.e. practicing “hands-on” technician with little or no supervisory or managerial responsibilities). Photocopies of certificates or awards shall be included with the nomination form if not verified in the employer’s letter.

Please note: Nominations for the recognition should be made jointly by the technician’s employer and the local sponsoring section and must include letters supporting and attesting to the fact that the nominee is a practicing NDT Technician. It is the responsibility of the local section of the individual to verify the accuracy of the data supporting the nomination.

Materials Submitted

Nomination Form. The Form must be completed in all areas that pertain to the applying technician. The form must be neat and legible. Nominations made on other formats or which are illegible will be returned.

A letter of nomination from the individual’s supporting local section verifying membership and meeting attendance.

A letter of nomination from the nominee’s employer is required. The letter shall include a detailed description of the nominee’s primary job responsibilities (i.e. practicing “hands-on” technician with little or no supervisory or managerial responsibilities). Photocopies of certificates or awards shall be included with the nomination form if not verified in the employer’s letter.

Additional supporting data may be submitted at the nominee’s, section’s or employer’s discretion.

Method of Selection

The Non-Financial Recognition and Honors Committee selects up to one recognition each year, using established guidelines and rating categories (see Grading Sheet below), and achieving a rating of 1,600 or more points. Nominations for prior recipients will not be considered.

Award Timeline

Announcements are made in the: December Issue of Materials Evaluation

Nomination deadline: 15 February

The Non-Financial Recognition and Honors Committee will provide its recommendation to the ASNT Board of Directors during ASNT’s Research Symposium